The nurse has received an order for a patient to begin reserpine (Serpasil). What patient education should the nurse include regarding the possible side effects of the medication?
a. "You will have increased urination while on this medication."
b. "You will need to take a laxative with this medication."
c. "You may feel like you are getting swollen hands and feet."
d. "You may experience nausea and vomiting."
C
Reserpine can cause sodium and water retention, and therefore edema, which the patient may report as having swollen hands and feet. The patient should be told that this is a common side effect of the medication, and reducing sodium in the diet should be recommended.
Reserpine can cause sodium and water retention, and therefore edema, and may reduce, not in-crease, urination.
Reserpine does not cause constipation, therefore no laxatives are required.
Reserpine does not cause nausea and vomiting.
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